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Disturbance on top of building finds individual taken in safely by officials

CRESCO - The Cresco Fire Dept., Cresco Police, Howard County Sheriff’s Dept. and Iowa State Police were all called in on Monday, Aug. 7 as an unstable individual was on top of a rooftop of a downtown Cresco building, located at 219 North Elm Street. At approximately 2:40 p.m. officials took the...

Cresco hosts Fly-In Breakfast, Arts Show Sunday

CRESCO - Sunday, Aug. 6, will offer ample entertainment, food and fun in Cresco as the town will host the 41st Annual Fly-In Breakfast and 62nd Annual Cresco Fine Arts Show. The Fly-In Breakfast will be held at Ellen Church Field at the Cresco Airport from 7:30 a.m. to noon. The breakfast will...

McCarville sports tourneys draw many competitors, large crowds

CRESCO - Dozens of athletes and fans of all ages gathered at East Park in Cresco from July 21-23 to participate and watch some exciting slow-pitch softball contests, youth three-on-three girls’ and boys’ basketball games and bean bag tournaments to honor the late Steve McCarville. The weekend...

Cresco native John McGee named Iowa Knights of Columbus State Deputy

HOWARD COUNTY - It’s been said by many Priests and Pastors, that God has a plan for everyone. For Cresco native John McGee, that plan has led him to lead the Iowa Knights of Columbus! A true man of faith, McGee has devoted much of his time and energy to the Knights of Columbus and was recently...

Outdoors & More to host Grand Re-Opening on July 13

CRESCO - Growth is good! Sometimes, when you outgrow a facility and need a better location, you just need to make it happen! That’s exactly what Todd and Amy Stephenson did over the past several months, relocating their business to downtown Cresco North Elm. Outdoors & More, Inc. recently made...

Downtown Cresco Construction set to begin on July 5

CRESCO - Downtown Cresco area businesses are getting ready for long-awaited construction to start on creating a new look on Elm Street’s business district. The project design will feature: • All existing sidewalks along North Elm Street from 1st Ave. to 3rd Ave. will be removed and replaced. •...

CCT presents, 'The Play That Goes Wrong'

CRESCO - If you enjoy a hearty, rip-roaring laugh, then Cresco Community Theater has the perfect comedy for you - ‘The Play That Goes Wrong.’ CCT will present the comedy from July 13-15 at the Cresco Theatre and Opera House at 7:30 p.m. each night. The ticket price is $15, and they are available...

Evans Memorial Home breaks ground on 'Memory Support'

CRESCO - Evans Memorial Home hosted a ground-breaking ceremony last Wednesday for its Memory Support assisted living addition. Rachel Bowser, the administrator at Evans Memorial Home and Cresco Assisted Living campus, gave introductory remarks. “We are excited to gather together to announce an...

Beckman takes first place at My World Photo Contest

CRESCO - Tim Beckman of Protivin won the Champion Best of Show Award for his photo titled, 'Elbow Grease,' at the My World Photo Contest sponsored by the Times Plain Dealer at the Mighty Howard County Fair. Beckman will receive $50 in Cresco Chamber Dollars for placing first. George Laub of Preston...

Ava Ferrie is 2023 Mighty Howard County Fair Queen; Olivia Johnson is Princess

CRESCO -- The 2023 Mighty Howard County Fair Queen is Ava Ferrie and Olivia Johnson is the 2023 Mighty Howard County Fair Princess. A story will appear in the June 28th issue of the Cresco Times Plain Dealer.